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[17] Later that year, several cards from the Reserved List were printed as prepared spells on preparation cards

The ability to counter two spells just shuts down any deck not heavily based on winning with creatures (which includes many combo decks as well as control however getting this into play and active before a combo deck kills you can be a challenge)

But its not as impossible as it would be with the other commanders that dont have indestructible

It can do absolutely anything, so its an ideal commander for a deck with a strong concept, but no real support in the command zone

The combination of pressure, card draw, and mana production makes it a one-card value engine